CINCINNATI — A few hours before the start of every series, the Phillies hold scouting meetings. The pitchers go over how to attack opposing hitters; the hitters review opposing pitchers. It’s a good time to bring up new topics or raise concerns.
As the hitters met Monday, Rob Thomson presented a few stats.
Even though the Phillies got shut out in back-to-back games in New York last weekend and scored a total of two runs in the last four games, the interim manager noted that they still ranked sixth in the majors in both batting average and slugging percentage with runners in scoring position. Conversely, they were tied for the eighth-fewest strikeouts in that situation.
